Karina Gould

Affiliations

Member of Parliament
Initial Compliance Completed

Liberal Party of Canada

Constituency: Burlington

May 13, 2025 – present
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Post-Employment

Office of the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

July 26, 2023 – January 19, 2025
Assets
  • Joint ownership with spouse of a residential rental unit located in Burlington, Ontario
Trusts
  • I am a beneficiary of The KAJAN Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by subsection 41.3(2) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the distribution of assets on its termination, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.
Other Sources of Income
  • Last 12 months:
    Rental income (jointly with spouse)

    Next 12 months:
    Rental income (jointly with spouse)
Summary Statement
  • Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Liabilities
  • Mortgage with RBC, with spouse
    Vehicle loan with Desjardins
Investment in Private Corporations
  • Nominal interest in 2748382 Ontario Inc., a limited liability partnership, based in Burlington, Ontario
Gifts
  • Gift (Act)
    Nature
    One ticket to attend the Top 25 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon, held in Toronto on April 4, 2023
    Source
    Women of Influence+
    Circumstances
    I have been named a "Top 25 Women of Influence" for 2023
  • Gift (Act)
    Nature
    Two tickets to the Public Policy Forum - 30th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards
    Source
    Edward Greenspon, President and CEO, Public Policy Forum
    Circumstances
    Offered within the customary standards of hospitality that normally accompanies the Member's position.
  • Gift (Code) Received 2017/04/20
    Nature
    Two tickets to the Public Policy Forum - 30th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards
    Source
    Edward Greenspon, President and CEO, Public Policy Forum
    Circumstances
    Offered within the customary standards of hospitality that normally accompanies the Member's position.
  • The records for all 5 declared gifts are available in the Declarations and Other Documents section below.
Travel
  • Travel on a non-commercial chartered or private aircraft

    The date of the travel
    November 17, 2022

    Departing flight
    From: Iqaluit, Nunavut
    To: Igloolik, Nunavut

    Return flight
    From Igloolik, Nunavut
    To: Iqaluit, Nunavut

    Circumstances:
    Travel to make Child Care fee reduction announcement with the Nunavut Minister of Education. There was no commercial option available. Charter flight was at the invitation and paid for by the Government of Nunavut.

    Members of ministerial staff in attendance:
    Margaret Jaques, Senior Communications Advisor
    Samantha Smitiuch, Director of Operations
Recusal
  • On February 7, 2023, in the exercise of my official duties, I recused myself from the discussions and decision concerning the reappointment process of Anne Tennier as President of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in order to avoid any appearance of preferential treatment or any opportunity to further the private interest of my friend.
Administrative Monetary Penalty
  • Violation of subsection 22(5) of the Conflict of Interest Act:
    Failure to disclose within 30 days a material change relating to assets.
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Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Assets
Joint ownership with spouse of a residential rental unit located in Burlington, Ontario
Trusts
I am a beneficiary of The KAJAN Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by subsection 41.3(2) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the distribution of assets on its termination, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.
Other Sources of Income
Last 12 months:
Rental income (jointly with spouse)
Next 12 months:
Rental income (jointly with spouse)
Liabilities
Mortgage with RBC, with spouse
Vehicle loan with Desjardins
Investment in Private Corporations
Nominal interest in 2748382 Ontario Inc., a limited liability partnership, based in Burlington, Ontario

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

LIABILITIES [Paragraph 24(1)(a)]
Date of Change: 2026-03-26
- Line of credit with TD no longer requires public disclosure pursuant to subsection 24(3) of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Date of Change: 2026-03-16
- Vehicle loan with Desjardins
INVESTMENT IN PRIVATE CORPORATIONS [Paragraph 24(1)(a)]
Date of Change: March 2026
- Nominal interest in 2748382 Ontario Inc., a limited liability partnership based in Burlington, Ontario
TRUSTS [Paragraph 24(1)(f)]
Date of Change: March 2026
- Blind trust that was administered at arm's length and that was established under the Conflict of Interest Act has been dismantled.

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Material Changes
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Assets
Joint ownership with spouse of a residential rental unit located in Burlington, Ontario
Trusts
A blind trust administered at arm's length that was established under the Conflict of Interest Act and that is in the process of being dismantled.
I am a beneficiary of The KAJAN Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by subsection 41.3(2) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the distribution of assets on its termination, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.
Other Sources of Income
Last 12 months:
Rental income (jointly with spouse)
Next 12 months:
Rental income (jointly with spouse)
Liabilities
Mortgage with RBC, with spouse
Line of credit with TD

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Assets
Joint ownership with spouse of a rental property located in Burlington, Ontario
Trusts
A blind trust administered at arm's length and established under the Conflict of Interest Act.
I am a beneficiary of The KAJAN Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by paragraph 41.3(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the disbursement of assets, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.
Liabilities
Mortgage with Scotiabank, joint with spouse
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last 12 months:
Rental income
Next 12 months:
Rental income

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
Karina Gould · Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Description

Joint ownership with spouse of a rental property located in Burlington, Ontario

Conflict of Interest Act
Declarable Assets
Karina Gould · Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Description

Mortgage, joint with spouse, with Scotiabank

Conflict of Interest Act
Liabilities
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Assets
Joint ownership with spouse of a rental property located in Burlington, Ontario
Trusts
A blind trust administered at arm's length and established under the Conflict of Interest Act.
I am a beneficiary of The KAJAN Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by paragraph 41.3(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the disbursement of assets, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.
Liabilities
Mortgage, joint with spouse, with Scotiabank
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Next 12 months:
Rental income

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

LIABILITIES [Paragraph 24(1)(a)]
Mortgage, joint with spouse, with Scotiabank

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Material Changes
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

ASSETS [Paragraph 24(1)(a)]
Joint ownership with spouse of rental property located in Burlington, Ontario

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Material Changes
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

INCOME RECEIVED OUTSIDE OF PARLIAMENT [Paragraph 24(1)(a)]
Next 12 months:
Rental income

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Material Changes
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Trusts
A blind trust administered at arm's length and established under the Conflict of Interest Act.
I am a beneficiary of The KAJAN Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by paragraph 41.3(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the disbursement of assets, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
Nature
One ticket to attend the Top 25 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon, held in Toronto on April 4, 2023
Source
Women of Influence+
Circumstance
I have been named a "Top 25 Women of Influence" for 2023
Conflict of Interest Act
Gifts (Act)
Karina Gould · Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Description

On February 7, 2023, in the exercise of my official duties, I recused myself from the discussions and decision concerning the reappointment process of Anne Tennier as President of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety in order to avoid any appearance of preferential treatment or any opportunity to further the private interest of my friend.

Conflict of Interest Act
Recusals
Karina Gould · Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Description

Travel on a non-commercial chartered or private aircraft
The date of the travel
November 17, 2022
Departing flight
From: Iqaluit, Nunavut
To: Igloolik, Nunavut
Return flight
From Igloolik, Nunavut
To: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Circumstances:
Travel to make Child Care fee reduction announcement with the Nunavut Minister of Education. There was no commercial option available. Charter flight was at the invitation and paid for by the Government of Nunavut.
Members of ministerial staff in attendance:
Margaret Jaques, Senior Communications Advisor
Samantha Smitiuch, Director of Operations

Conflict of Interest Act
Travel
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Trusts
A blind trust administered at arm's length and established under the Conflict of Interest Act.
I am a beneficiary of The KAJAN Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by paragraph 41.3(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the disbursement of assets, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's liabilities
Line of credit with TD Bank

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
Karina Gould · Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Description

Nature of the violation
Violation of subsection 22(5) of the Conflict of Interest Act:
Failure to disclose within 30 days a material change relating to assets.
Amount of the penalty
$250
Penalty is paid.

Conflict of Interest Act
Penalties
Karina Gould · Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Description

Notice of Material Change
Date of change: May 18, 2022
I no longer have a mortgage, joint with spouse, with RBC.

Conflict of Interest Act
Liabilities
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Trusts
I am a beneficiary of The KAJAN Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by paragraph 41.3(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the disbursement of assets, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.
Liabilities
Mortgage with RBC, joint with spouse

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Trusts
I am a beneficiary of The Kohn-Gould Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by paragraph 41.3(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the disbursement of assets, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.
Liabilities
Car loan with Honda Financial Services
Mortgage, joint with spouse, with RBC
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last 12 months:
Interest from a loan to PRF Real Estate Inc.

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Trusts
I am a beneficiary of The Kohn-Gould Family Trust. The trust was not established for political reasons and I am ordered by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, as required by paragraph 41.3(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, not to derive any income from it, including the disbursement of assets, for the purpose of financing a nomination contest, a leadership contest or an electoral campaign.
Liabilities
Car loan with Honda Financial Services.
Mortgage, joint with spouse, with RBC.

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

TRUSTS [Paragraph 24(1)(f)]
Beneficiary of The Kohn-Gould Family Trust

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Material Changes
Karina Gould · Minister of Democratic Institutions
Description

Car loan with Honda Financial Services.

Conflict of Interest Act
Liabilities
Karina Gould · Minister of Democratic Institutions
Description

Mortgage, joint with spouse, with RBC.

Conflict of Interest Act
Liabilities
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Liabilities
Car loan with Honda Financial Services.
Mortgage, joint with spouse, with RBC.

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)
Nature
Two tickets to the Public Policy Forum - 30th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards
Source
Edward Greenspon, President and CEO, Public Policy Forum
Circumstance
Offered within the customary standards of hospitality that normally accompanies the Member's position.
Gift received date
April 20, 2017
Conflict of Interest Act
Gifts (Act)
Nature
2 tickets to the Writers' Trust of Canada - Politics and the Pen
Source
Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (CPA)
Circumstance
Offered within the customary standards of hospitality that normally accompanies the Member's position.
Gift received date
May 10, 2017
Conflict of Interest Act
Gifts (Act)
Nature
Two tickets to the Public Policy Forum - 30th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards
Source
Edward Greenspon, President and CEO, Public Policy Forum
Circumstance
Offered within the customary standards of hospitality that normally accompanies the Member's position.
Gift received date
April 20, 2017
Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Gifts (Code)
Nature
2 tickets to the Writers' Trust of Canada - Politics and the Pen
Source
Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (CPA)
Circumstance
Offered within the customary standards of hospitality that normally accompanies the Member's position.
Gift received date
May 10, 2017
Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Gifts (Code)
Karina Gould · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development
Description
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Conflict of Interest Act
Summary Statements (Act)
No Longer Applicable
Karina Gould · Member of Parliament
Description

Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last 12 months:
Employment income from Askey Animal Hospital

Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons
Disclosure Summaries (Code)